World War II, Great Depression, recessions, electricity, rations... these are all historical events in Wisconsin that family farms have lived through. This year, about 100 farms are still in the same family today to tell the story of early life. Jim Mealy, age 95, is the third generation on his family's Century Farm in Racine County. His son and daughter-in-law Bill and Tammy Mealy are operating the farm today. Jim tells Mid-West Farm Report about the early years and what it means to see his family get recognized by the state of Wisconsin. 

World War II, Great Depression, recessions, electricity, rations... these are all historical events in Wisconsin that family farms have lived through. This year, about 100 farms are still in the same family today to tell the story of early life. Jim Mealy, age 95, is the third generation on his family's Century Farm in Racine County. His son and daughter-in-law Bill and Tammy Mealy are operating the farm today. Jim tells Mid-West Farm Report about the early years and what it means to see his family get recognized by the state of Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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